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Adios mi Chaparrito

July 4, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Chapo He was a racist, he picked fights with anyone bigger than he, hated the aged, fur coats and people carrying big heavy bags–back packs and shoulder carry-alls particularly annoyed him. One day, he attacked Dan Dorfman’s wife and he threatened to have him euthanized. The authorities came and fined me but power attorney Sid Davidoff had taken on his case and said: “Over my dead body.”  That’s the kind of dog Chapo  (shortie in Spanish) was.  He had presence. He was a little guy with a huge personality... [Read the full story]

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Puebla Revisited

June 25, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Birthplace of such Mexican classic dishes such as Mole Poblano Soup Caldo de Chile Poblano Light creamy roasted poblano soup with zucchini, chayote, potatoes and corn kernels. Topped with thinly sliced fried corn tortillas 8.50 Appetizers Tostada de Tinga Roasted tortillas topped with black beans, shredded chicken, avocado and crumbled cheese 11.00 Tamal De Clemole Pork, chicken and Mexican sausage braised in tomato and guajillo chile sauce 10.00 Chile Verde Relleno de Queso a las Brasas Anaheim stuffed with cheese and... [Read the full story]

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Kids’ Restaurant Week

June 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Every once in a while I get invited to participate in a promotion that really excites me such as Kids’ Restaurant Week comes along.  Created by Gourmet and Cookie Magazine, their philosophy is very much in keeping with my belief that meals are an important time for families to spend together not just to share great food but for children to learn to converse. It is especially meaningful for me because a night does not go by when a customer does not say to me “we had our first date, got engaged or met here.” ... [Read the full story]

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The Mexican Cultural Institute

June 13, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

When the Mexican Cultural Institute was founded in 1991 to create awareness of the rich and vibrant cultural heritage of Mexico and operated under the able leadership of Mireya Teran, I became an instant avid supporter.  When Ms. Teran was made an ambassador and Juan Garcia de Oteyza became its director, the focus became more literary but my commitment to its mission continued.  When he left the directorship I became disenchanted and slowly drifted away.  However, last year a brilliant visionary Raul Jaime Zorrilla Arredondo... [Read the full story]

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